Many Black women saw an influx of product-heavy and lengthy hair routines on their FYPs. But going to basics is sometimes ...

It’s the beginning of the year, a time when most people map out their plans for the next few months. This means organizing ...

PS editor Jessica Andrews writes about why Black hair is so integral to community, and why we're celebrating Black hair in an editorial package.

Sleeping with wet hair can be convenient, especially if you have a busy schedule and don’t have time to dry your hair before ...

Taraji P. Henson recalled an incident on a magazine shoot where a stylist who didn't know how to do Black hair damaged hers with a root booster. Henson considered asking for a new stylist but was ...

Black hair is political ... to control the way that Black women presented themselves in public spaces in the past. Black women in politics choose how they show up in public spaces carefully.

Braids offer a dynamic approach to hairstyles for older Black women, merging practicality and elegance while providing ...

Due to deep roots and stereotypes that have arisen from slavery and oppression by everyone in the world, “Black love has long ...

Ordinary isn’t in Lacy Redway’s vocabulary. “Most of the people I work with, we’re all crazy; we’re freaks who are always ...

Carver-Hawkeye Arena’s overhead lights flicker as thunderous applause fills the air. Smoke begins to spill out of the tunnel.

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